This Day in History October 12: Columbus Reaches the New World After sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sights a Bahamian island, believing he has reached East Asia. His expedition went ashore the same day and claimed the land for Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, who sponsored his attempt to find a western ocean route to China, India, and the fabled gold and Spice Islands of Asia. (1:00)Author(s): No creator set

This week’s podcast features an exclusive interview with one of the world’s leading experts on Islam and its relationship with the West.

Professor John Esposito, Professor of Religion and International Affairs and Professor of Islamic Studies at Georgetown University in Washington DC, visited The University of Nottingham to deliver the Firth lectures in the Department

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UN vote on Kosovo In this podcast – another week in the spotlight for Kosovo as the United Nations General Assembly votes on the issue of the legality of its declaration of independence.

Professor Stefan Wolff, from the School of Politics and International Relations, discusses the importance of the vote and explores the possible impact a vote either way could have on the Balkans.

Professor Wolff is Director of the C

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Prezi - Beyond the Basics A short tutorial video for teachers about Prezi, a great alternative presentation tool.Author(s): No creator set

Alphablocks--Phonics /ai/ and Vowels In this Alphablocks video, young learners will learn about the /ai/ sound in words like hail, snail, fail, pail. Part 2 addresses vowels /a, e, i, o, u/. This is a great resource to introduce and/or review these important phonetic skills in the early childhood classroom. (6:01)Author(s): No creator set

Learn Spanish in Three Minutes #8 - How Much? Learn useful number-related phrases in Spanish with our Spanish in Three Minutes series! In Peru, knowing numbers is important, and this step-by-step video teaches you some of the basics you need to know while speaking Spanish. A native Spanish teacher will explain the simple phrases necessary.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to ask “How Much?” [...]Author(s): SpanishPod101.com

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The Art of the Metaphor This is an excellent TED Ed video all about similes and metaphors. Students can learn about figurative language in a precise and clear presentation. (05:38)Author(s): No creator set

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Europe Day Ahead: Inflation in focus Oct. 15 - A look at Tuesday's key events including the latest inflation data, big name U.S. earnings and the 2nd U.S. presidential debate.Author(s): No creator set